Overview
Clinical Teacher – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
King’s College London’s Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences is one of the foremost dental schools in the world. Recently rated fifth (1st in the UK) in the world in dentistry by the QS World University Rankings 2026, the Faculty aims to maximise impact on health and wellbeing by integrating excellence across four areas:
- Education / teaching
- World-class science
- Clinical approaches
- Patient care
The Faculty’s vision is to be world leading in dental, oral and craniofacial education, research and clinical care.
The Faculty’s international reputation attracts students and staff from across the globe. The largest dental academic centre in the UK, they teach over 700 undergraduate students, 140 graduate taught students.
About the role
Based at our Portsmouth outreach site, these part-time (minimum one day a week) clinical teachers are required to teach across the range of dentistry with our BDS5 students at their Portsmouth outreach site.
These posts would ideally suit someone with at least 5 years post qualification experience of the full range of dentistry, with an interest in the education of dental students. A major aspect of the posts is to provide clinical teaching and support for the training of BDS undergraduates. As part of the role Clinical Teachers will deliver seminars and lectures, assess students and provide feedback on their clinical performance.
Applicants should be experienced and fully GDC Registered Dentists with an active NHS performer number. An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be requested from the appropriate NHS Trust and the successful applicant will be expected to take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities
Applicants from a general practice environment are encouraged and the Faculty also values postgraduate qualifications, employing specialist clinical teachers in a range of specialities.
This vacancy may be filled by one full time appointment or by several part time appointments, depending on candidate availability. Successful applicant/s will be offered an indefinite contract.
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